Definitions
What is Positive Psychology?
the study of the everything that contributes to a healthy and thriving life for the self and others
Name one thing that can cause happiness
Environmental circumstances, relationships, education/employment, wealth, religion, leisure, good health, freedom, being female and not middle aged
Whats one way we can practice gratitude?
What does the P in PERMA stand for?
Positive Emotion
How old is Barack Obama?
64
What is “well-being”?
People's own evaluations of themselves and their lives
Social comparison, negativity bias (focusing on the bad), getting used to things that once made us happy, & being bad at predicting what will make us happy, etc.
What's one thing we should focus on to improve happiness?
Relationships, love, savoring, gratitude, etc.
What does the E in PERMA stand for?
Engagement
What is the first amendment?
freedom of speech and religion
What is happiness?
a complex mental state that encompasses a range of positive feelings, from contentment to intense joy.
What two things can make us feel awe?
Religion/spirituality
Nature
What are two things we can do that can improve happiness? (that haven't been said yet)
grounding, noticing, good sleep and nutrition, living slowly
What do the R and M stand for in PERMA?
Relationships and Meaning
What is Olivia Rodrigio's new album called?
You Seem Pretty Sad for A Girl So in Love
What is awe?
a deep feeling of respect mixed with fear or wonder.
What does feeling awe make us do? (name 2)
Be kinder, increase generosity, more ethical, happier, grateful and gives meaning
How might we practice living slowly and intentionally?
Minimizing social media
What does the A stand for in PERMA and provide an example
Accomplishment: work or education success
What does LNT stand for?
Leave No Trace
What are Superordinate Goals?
shared goals that require cooperation to be achieved
Recently, researchers have added these four things to the original PERMA model... name at least 2
Optimism, activity, nutrition, and sleep
Name 4 Everyday Ways to Improve Happiness & Well-Being (it's okay if they've been said)
Practice gratitude and grounding, journaling, savoring and noticing, goal setting, prioritizing sleep and nutrition, relationships & love, practicing a positive mindset, experience awe, living slowly and intentionally
Who created PERMA?
Martin Seligman
How old is the USA?
250 years (as of this July 4th)